Tag: film
Pleasure September 2022
Sixty Years Bond's Best Destinations
One of the most thrilling parts of each Bond instalment is just where our secret agent is spent to conduct his mission. 007 has been just about everywhere.
Icons September 2022
Sixty Years of the Bond Girl
When it comes to the Bond Girl, you must put aside any assumptions that these are damsels in distress—James Bond has often met his match at the hands of Pussy Galore, Countess Tracy, or Vesper Lynd.
Speed September 2022
Sixty Years of Bond's Best Cars
Although James Bond was partial to an Aston Martin (as you’ll soon discover in our list), he has driven an eclectic mix of cars over the past sixty years.
Watches September 2022
Sixty Years of Bond's best watches
James Bond wears some serious watches. We don’t need to tell you that; you’ve probably seen a hundred advertisements of the British spy wearing an Omega or Seiko to recognise the importance of a handsome timepiece on Bond’s wrist.
Style September 2022
Sixty Years of Bond's Best Suits
Of all the things The Rake shares in common with James Bond, the most obvious has to be our unquestioning love for the suit. That, at least, is where we are able to meet the British spy on his terms, sharing his taste for Savile Row tailoring in particular, as well as his choice of accessories.
Stories September 2022
Sixty Years of Bond: How it all began
Six decades ago, a dashing Sean Connery uttered the words, “Bond, James Bond” for the first time, and the rest became celluloid history.
Pleasure September 2022
The Rake Visits Venice
The Rake has just returned from Venice, having spent a week during the splendour of the city’s film festival.
Pleasure September 2022
Guide to whats on at the Venice Film Festival
Under the leadership of Alberto Barbera, the Venice Film Festival has once again regained the sense of prestige befitting of the world’s longest-running film festival.
Icons August 2022
Let there be light (and shade)
James Wong Howe overcame ignorance, complacency and racism to become one of the most important figures in the history of cinema. But if you’re not familiar with his work — well, may we offer this as a remedy…
Pleasure August 2022
The Rake Dispatch: Venice Film Festival
You’ve probably already heard that there’s a film festival happening in La Serenissima. For all the fawning over Cannes and The Oscars, Venice happens to be the oldest and most sweeping, with stars gathering around one of the world’s most beautiful cities for a week to celebrate cinema. There will also be eating (and drinking) very well, too.
Pleasure August 2022
The Rake Dispatch: Pantelleria
Pantelleria, Italy. The word rolls off the tongue like a sweet sfoglia cake or the name of a mythical sea goddess.
Style August 2022
Eric Rohmer's Guide To Summer
Even without having actually seen an Eric Rohmer film, you might have inadvertently seen an Eric Rohmer film.
